The California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) was incorporated as a non-profit corporation in 1984.

The first gathering of individuals concerned with alcohol and drug studies in higher education was held in Fresno, California in 1982. Father Dave Duran, a priest who had served as the Chair of the Statewide Alcohol Advisory Committee, was the host. This organization, which was originally an informal gathering of educators, administrators and other interested professionals was organized in 1984, with Dr. Rod Skager of U.C.L.A. as our first President.

CAADE serves some sixty College and University programs in California. The organization also sponsors an annual conference where state-of-the-art alcohol and drug training issues and information is shared with interested personnel working in the field. CAADE is one of the credentialing organizations included in the State of California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs directory meeting the minimum criteria for Alcohol and Drug Counseling.

 

CAADE's Mission Statement The CAADE Mission is to promote continuous enhancement of addiction services in the community including prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services. The mission is accomplished through: ●    Promotion and support of quality higher education in addiction studies; ●    Provision of continuing education and professional development; ●    Leadership at the state and national levels for the development and        implementation of certification standards for addiction service professionals;      ●   Development and application of accreditation standards for higher education        in addiction studies; and ●   Public policy education and advocacy with consumers and other stakeholders

AOD Counselor Certification Regulations Regulations for AOD Counselor Certification took effect April 1, 2005. All AOD counselors working in the field are required to be certified within 5 years of beginning to work. Registration with one of the certifying organizations must be filed within six months after the effective date of the Department of Alcohol & Drug Programs Counselor Certification Regulations (4-1-2005), or your employment with an AOD recovery or treatment facility or program, whichever comes later. Click here to download your CAADE Registration Form.  For the full text of the regulations, please go to http://www.adp.ca.gov/Licensing/pdf/Final_Regulations.pdf Here is a brief FAQ provided by ADP that can answer immediate questions. FAQ Regs 4-1-05.pdf (Requires Adobe Acrobat)   The CAADE Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor credential (CATC) IS  ACCREDITED BY The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

CAADE Contact Information

Becca Porter, CAADE Central Office
PO Box 7297, Ventura, CA 93006

or telephone/fax 805-641-1677 
or email: CaadeCentralOffice@yahoo.com

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